Episode 70 – Exploring the Disability Experience

Books about teens who are living with disability highlight the courage and emotional strength that disabled people can summon. They also challenge us to reflect on how we treat disabled people in our own lives. Tune in to hear about young people who are coping with birth defects and cerebral palsy; autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder; speech impediments and traumatic war injuries. Reading their stories will lead teens to new conversations, new sensitivity, and new awareness.

After listening to this episode, be sure to print out this list of recommended titles to take to the library or book seller.